I started my cent book as a teenager back in the Jurassic period. I wore out two Whitman books before I ever plugged all the holes. Those last few...
I would like this twenty times if I could. Greatest rock band ever to this old boy.
This thread got me to thinking about the large bills that the US no longer makes. Some years ago I helped my wife’s family clear out great...
As much use or wear that coin has seen, there should be grime around the devices and such. A worn white 19th century coin is a clear giveaway the...
Wow!! Congratulations.... That is more valuable than this Cobb I rescued from the Carolina coast back in the 1980’s.... Way cool! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
FYI.... The 1889-O is a common date. Maybe a $20.00 coin. The 1899-S is a little better date with about 2.5 million minted. Not rare but a...
That’s the best part. I been addicted to coins since I was a kid. Each one is like a good book in my hands. I don’t care if it is a worn slick...
Hey, hey!! Nice one. That would be the one.... I love it when new collectors find they have a prize keeper.
Welcome to CT. You have three Morgan dollars. Two Peace dollars. A Barber Quarter and a Standing Liberty Quarter. A wonderful selection of classic...
I got an education in these a while back. The key is the luster. A struck steel cent will show luster. A reprocessed steel cent shines like a...
I very nearly made a terrible financial decision last election cycle. I was surprised when I woke up the day after the election to find Trump had...
Yes it all is pretty silly. Wasn’t it King Solomon that built the wealthiest empire of his time on salt and copper mines? Who knows what will be...
I like your dime. I believe this one will come back F12 based on the strength of the reverse.
Salesmanship class 1..... I am selling at or near cost.... Always.
Great stories!! Mine was 1970-something. I cannot remember exactly. I was a young pimple faced kid totally engrossed in coins. Mom was working two...
There is no telling what that cent may have endured in its 75 year life. Possibly acid. Maybe heat. There is no way to know. I happen to love...
And the dates of the coins in that column are 1925 to 1930. The Washington quarter series began 1932. Edit.... I see what you are referring to....
Well, the Redbook has been the standard since well before I was born. The Redbook is an invaluable resource to all collectors. Being in a day and...
MAD is "Misaligned Die"... Coin is slightly off-center during the strike. Interesting but not a particularly unusual occurrence. The VG-8 you are...
Hot dang!! You will still look good in a swimsuit!!
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